Chevrolet Chevette Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Chevrolet Chevette (1981–1981) that have at least 5 complaints. 1981 has the most, with 5. Across all years, the part named most often is seat belts (2 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Chevette model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 5 | — | 3 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Seat belts2 33%
- Transmission and drivetrain1 17%
- Fuel system1 17%
- Engine cooling1 17%
- Brakes1 17%
Other Chevrolet models
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8,790 complaintsChevrolet Blazer
8,199 complaintsChevrolet Suburban
8,170 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology